Famous Librettists
Discover the world’s most celebrated librettists on StageAgent. Explore their biographies, iconic librettos, and contributions to musicals, operas, and theatre.

What is a librettist?

The librettist is the author of the text in an opera or musical. They write the dialogue and narrative, which are often set to music by the composer. In many cases, the librettist also collaborates on the development of the plot and characters. Some famous librettists include Lorenzo Da Ponte, Harvey Fierstein, Arrigo Boito, James Lapine, Felice Romani, Pietro Metastasio, and Francesco Maria Piave.

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